Michael D. Burke

Radioman Seaman Micahel D. Burke, USN, son of Mr. Lawrence J. Burke of Hayden Acres, Lowell, Ind., is participating in operation "Deep Freeze '68," in the Antarctic as a member of Detachment "ALFA," Antartic Support Activities.

The operation is the U.S. Navy's logistic support effort for U.S. scientific programs in Antarctica.

He will help re-supply and operate U.S. bases through the winter months. This will be done in freezing temperatures, total darkness, and except for communications, total isolation.